Introducing: Mordacai, A Diesel Reborn

[Eli]

Originally Posted by Volvo_242_Diesel(Finland)

I like this car too... very nice!

That means a lot coming from a guy with a D24T as nice as yours. Thanks very much.

Originally Posted by cuaz64

Great project. Can you write more about you intercooler setup?

I wrote about it in a thread I made: How'd you intercool your D24T?

If you have any questions about it, I'd be happy to answer them.

[77volvo245]

Originally Posted by Eli

I've got the stock rear from my '79 Bertone in the wagon. I am not positive what gear ratio is in there, but I am thinking of swapping in one that is even higher. This engine has got so much torque I find myself driving around in higher gears all the time at 1.5-2.5K. Why do you ask?

I was just curious, My 740 D24T with a M46 has a auto rear end that is geared way to high, feels like 3.90s. My tach doesn't work so I don't know for sure what RPMs Im doing at highway speed. I would like to find 3.54 or 3.73. Your gasser rear end out of your 79 wagon should be 3.91.

[piper109]

I too have a 740 with D24T and M46. It used to have the ZF autobox.
I can confirm that the rear axle is 3.91. At 80 mph (130 kph) the engine is turning 3700 rpm. It does not seem to mind and I get 31 mpg.
My other car has a 3.73 with the detroit locker. It has the ZF and its taller than stock. I like the locking axle so I am not going to change it.

Steve

Originally Posted by 77volvo245

I was just curious, My 740 D24T with a M46 has a auto rear end that is geared way to high, feels like 3.90s. My tach doesn't work so I don't know for sure what RPMs Im doing at highway speed. I would like to find 3.54 or 3.73. Your gasser rear end out of your 79 wagon should be 3.91.